KEPS is still the first and only insulated structural formwork system that requires very little bracing due to the continuity of the vertical flap system that also serves to hold reinforcing steel in place.

SIMPLICITY
Insulated formwork panels, spacers and corner pieces are the basic elements of the system.

RAPIDITY
Projects are quickly completed by filling with a concrete pump.

EFFICIENCY;
KEPS is the first structural system that permits building high reinforced concrete walls that are insulated, soundproof and fireproof.


SYSTEM COMPONENTS

EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE PANELS

Do not contain CFC or HCFC
Panel Width: 1260 mm (49 inches)
Panel Height: 250 mm (9 7/8’’)
Panel Thickness: 60 mm (2 3/8’’)
Density : 2 pounds/cubic feet.
Insulation Factor higher than R-25

POLYPROPYLENE BASE SPACER

Two sides permit nailing the support to the concrete base and permits:

  • Perfect positioning of the base for the first row of panels,
  • Mechanical fastening of the first panels using steel nails.

The upper arm-lock spacers are anchored to the base brace to ensure the solidity of the system and ensures:

  • High wind resistance prior to concrete pouring,
  • Stability of the two side panels during and after concrete pouring.

POLYPROPYLENE BASE CORNER BRACE FOR 90° AND 45° ANGLES

Consisting of a simple square, it is anchored to the floor or foundation wall and ensures:

  • Correct positioning of the corner,
  • Anchoring of the side panels to the floor or foundation

POLYPROPYLENE ARM-LOCK SPACER

Main liaison element ensuring the following function:

  • Keeps the two adjacent panels together,
  • Mechanical liaison during pouring,
  • Vertical and horizontal bracing off all panels,
  • Keeps the exterior panels straight at floor Levels,
  • Secure horizontal reinforcing steel,
  • Secure polystyrene opening frame elements

STANDARD POLYPROPYLENE CORNER BRACE FOR 90° AND 45° ANGLES

Maintains the panels at the correct angle permitting the installation of corner reinforcements.

The corner element has markers 1 and 2 that provide the panel erection sequence.

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SCREW CAPACITY AT THE PANEL JOINT WITH THE POLYPROPYLENE SPACERS